Home Safety & Fall risk Program

Compassionate Caring. has implemented a program that educates and advises our seniors on modifications of their homes so they can achieve and maintain a safe environment in which we can optimize their quality of living. Our program is based on 5 key components:

Safety First

  • Making Sure there are clear fire escape routes
  • Working smoke alarms on every floor
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Working Fire extinguisher in the kitchen

  • Monitors and intercoms
  • Fireplace safety
  • Hot water pipe safety
  • Emergency escape plans in the event of a disaster

Removing Hazards

  • Assess home for raised doorway thresholds
  • Remove unsecured floor coverings
  • Remove clutter
  • Repair loose carpet

  • No electrical cords in walk ways
  • Maintenance of assistive devices
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Always maintain a clean dry floor

Bathroom Climate

  • Assess and install grab bars in the bathroom
  • Use non-skid mats inside and outside of shower or tub
  • Use of non-skid mats around the toilet
  • Use of appropriate bathing aides

  • Use of proper transfer techniques for accessing and exiting tub/shower
  • Use of hand held shower
  • Have all items required for bathing in place prior to accessing tub

Simplifying Life

  • Store household items on lower shelves so that you can access them easily
  • Use reaching devices to access things that are higher than you can reach
  • Do not carry too many items at one time

Simplifying Life

  • Store household items on lower shelves so that you can access them easily
  • Use reaching devices to access things that are higher than you can reach
  • Do not carry too many items at one time

Lead With Light

  • Have night lights installed
  • Always make sure to sit up on the edge of the bed and get used to light before attempting to walk

  • Purchase a large number phone if trouble seeing
  • Keep home well lit